Archived News for Engineering Professionals
Soil testing has found that nearly a tonne of lead was dumped by the Notre Dame fire.
Company charged over Dreamworld deaths
Dreamworld's parent company Ardent Leisure has been charged ...
EPBC Act linked to decline
A federal review of Australia’s key environmental law has called for a new independent regulator to be created.
CSIRO deal for bendy screens
CSIRO has bought into a company to help it produce flexible phone screens and other high-tech products.
CSIRO gas links questioned
Experts have raised concerns that the CSIRO has been compromised by its relationship with the CSG industry.
Green lifecycle studied
Experts say the Australia’s renewable energy transition makes economic sense.
Liquid spins displayed
Australian researchers have found new evidence of a highly unusual quantum state, which could be key to some revolutionary new devices.
Locals reject key line
Locals fear that a new electricity transmission line will ruin the tranquillity of their Tasmanian wilderness.
Locks turned to carbon dots
Australian engineers have turned human hair into highly sensitive sensors.
Seven make hydro shortlist
Seven companies have been shortlisted for the next stage of the ARENA’s $70 million hydrogen funding.
Solar flow record set
Australian solar cell researchers have created a ‘solar-flow battery’ that can generate, store, and deliver renewable electricity in a single device.
Iron to drive WA recovery
Experts say iron ore will help Western Australia's economy recover from the COVID-19 economic hit faster than other states.
AWM expansion plan slammed
Experts have ripped into the proposed $500m Australian War Memorial (AWM) expansion as it heads for final consideration.
Opinions split on toilet plan
Toilet amenities can make or break a tourist spot, but rarely are they the sole reason for a visit.
Dog fur tested for oil cleanup
Experts have found that dog fur could be an effective and sustainable way to mop up dangerous environmental contaminants.
Methane masses rising
The latest methane figures show emissions increased by nine per cent - or 50 million tons - from 2007 to 2017.
Alcoa unhappy with ATO
US aluminium giant Alcoa is threatening to battle the ATO in court over a tax bill that could top $1 billion.
Builders see federal boon
Builders are already seeing the benefits of the Federal Government's $688 million HomeBuilder program.
Piezo boost from liquid technique
Researchers are working on new ways to synthesise advanced piezoelectrics.